Apr 11th 2010jenniferreadathon
And finally, the April 2010 Read-a-Thon is over. I’ve had an amazing time with all of you this Read-a-Thon. I hope everyone had lots of fun and read some phenomenal books. Time for this co-host to drag herself to bed. Remember to subscribe to this blog’s feed so you don’t miss the wrap-up post!
Apr 11th 2010jenniferreadathon
The finish line is in sight! Just 60 more minutes until the end of the Read-a-thon. To keep you going, here’s Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship.
Mini-Challenges
For this hour, please answer the End of Event meme on your blog, then come back here and add your specific post’s link to Mr. Linky. Meme:
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
5. How many books did you read?
6. What were the names of the books you read?
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
8. Which did you enjoy least?
9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
If you think you’re in the running for most pages read or most time spent reading, include your numbers via this form, and we’ll announce the winners later.
Finally, if you were a participant in any way (reader or cheerleader!) please e-mail us (deweyreadathon AT gmail) your vote for Most Enthusiastic Cheerleader (make that the subject).
Winners Announced
None this hour
Still Ongoing
Apr 11th 2010jenniferreadathon
Up next: Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart
Mini-Challenges
We have two mini-challenges this hour. Alicia is hosting the Cliffhanger Challenge. Sheila’s challenge is Reading Sanctuary.
Winners Announced
The 5 random still up and reading ‘thoners getting prize packs are:
Email us at deweyreadathon(at)gmail(dot)com with your prize choice and mailing address!
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Apr 11th 2010jenniferreadathon
For your listening pleasure: Jesse’s Girl by Rick Springfield
Mini-Challenges
For this hour’s mini challenge, Lindsey is hosting the Most Hated Challenge. Some characters just get under your skin. Head on over and tell Lindsey all about them.
If you’re still up and reading, leave a comment on this post letting us know. 5 winners will be chosen to receive their choice of a book prize pack.
Winners Announced
The winner of the Hungry for More? mini-challenge is Bekah from Bekah’s Bytes! You won your choice of 2 books or a 2 book prize pack!
Email us at deweyreadathon(at)gmail(dot)com with your prize choice and mailing address!
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Apr 10th 2010jenniferreadathon
Everyone still going strong? Here’s Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Mini-Challenges
For this hour’s mini challenge, Tara is hosting Reading Asanas. Head on over and get your yoga on!
Winners Announced
Want some surprise winners? These two cheerleaders have been randomly chosen to each win their choice of a prize pack:
The 5 random commenters selected from the Readers of Hour 20 and winning their choice of 1 book are:
Please email us at deweyreadathon(at)gmail(dot)com with your prize choice and mailing address!
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Apr 10th 2010jenniferreadathon
Hey everyone! Jennifer here to be with you for these last 5 hours of the read-a-thon! A great big round of applause to Bethany for doing a fantastic job this last bunch of hours!
I’ll be sharing some great 80s songs that you just can’t help but sing along to. They’re great pick-me-ups if you’re feeling a bit groggy.
First up: Alone by Heart
Mini-Challenges
For this hour’s mini challenge, Shel and Monica hosting Hungry for More? Head on over and talk about food, a favorite read-a-thon topic.
We have chosen 5 readers of hour! Head on over to cheer on these readers!
Winners Announced
The 2 winners of the Romancing Your Friendship mini-challenge are Fiction State Of Mind and Monica!
The 2 winners of the Title Teasers mini-challenge are Monica at The Hungry Readers and Rebecca at I’m Lost in Books!
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Apr 10th 2010bethanyApril 2010 & readathon
Wow Readathonthers, this has been a blast!! My time has come to say good bye though and pass you on to another co host who I know you will adore, Jennifer from Reading with Tequila will rock your socks off-enjoy!
But first make sure you take a break, stretch and laugh at what your fellow readathoners listed as their favourite videos, you are sure to enjoy some of them!!
Kiki at Bookcation is hosting the GO INDIE!! Mini Challenge to encourage readers to buy from their local independent bookstores. head over there and post a comment about your favourite independent local bookstore.
The winner for Once Upon a Book Mini Challenge is Shouting Gorilla Book Blog Congrats!! You are a WINNER 
Surprise Drawing:
We have randomly chosen two reader winners for this hour!
1. Jess. (Find the Time to Read)
2. Page (One Book At A Time)
Congratulations! You each get to choose 2 books from the prize page.
Please contact us with your prize selection from the prize section and your mailing address at DeweyReadathon at gmail.
Get the Heck Out of Here Mini Challenge
Early Favourites Mini Challenge
Charity Mini Challenge
Apr 10th 2010bethanyApril 2010 & readathon
Check out that Standing Cat!! I’d love some help finding wacky videos- post links in the comments to your favourite you tube hits and I’ll share them next time!
Our mini challenge for this hour is for those raising money for charity during the Read-A-Thon. This will be open for the remaining hours to give you all time to check in and get your links posted to the Mr. Linky below. What charity are you raising money for? A winner for this will be selected after we finish this insane 24 hours! Post your links now!
Selected 5 winning commenters from the Dewey hour comments: Anastasia, Bitsy, the little reader, Vasilly, Lindsey
Congrats to each of you!! You each win 1 prize pack of their choice (aka set of books)
Please contact us with your prize selection from the prize section and your mailing address at DeweyReadathon at gmail.
Title Teasers Mini Challenge
Get the Heck Out of Here Mini Challenge
Early Favourites Mini Challenge
Apr 10th 2010bethanyApril 2010 & readathon
As you have probably noticed this read-a-thon is called Dewey’s Read-A-Thon, that is because it is in memory of Dewey- she was the instigator of this insanely cool event! Some of you ‘knew’ her and did a Read-A-Thon or two with her as your host. If you never got the chance, let me tell you- she was fab. For this hour we’d like you to leave a comment on this post telling us something you enjoyed about Dewey or remember her fondly for or just something sweet. Go ahead comment below!
This hour we have two mini challenges! Head over to visit Michelle for her Early Favourites Mini Challenge and Jennifer for her Get the Heck Out of Here Mini Challenge (aka how she prepared for the Read-A-Thon). They both look excellent!!
to see what they are up to!
We have a winner for the Bookish Movies Challenge! Dangerously Cold Tea you win a book from your wish list!! ($15 maximum)
Title Teasers Mini Challenge
Once upon a Reading mini challenge
Apr 10th 2010bethanyApril 2010 & readathon
Okay, okay I see you getting restless!! Don’t give in. Keep at it! I am putting up another silly video, watch this and laugh:
My cats drink from a running faucet, but NEVER would they stoop to putting their head in and getting water in their ears???!!?! Really!? This must not even be a real cat. My boys laughed over and over at this one. Yes, we had to watch it 4 times (more if I had been up for it).
I am pretty sure you aren’t going to want to miss out on this one Shelly Burns for her Title Teasers Mini Challenge. She is going to use some book titles and take a few of the words out for you to figure out!! Good luck!
The 5 commenters chosen this hour are: Kate- Midnight Book Girl, Booksnyc , Sheila (Bookjourney), Darren @ Bart’s Bookshelf and heidenkind .
Each of you will get to choose 1 book !
Please contact us with your prize selection from the prize section and your mailing address at DeweyReadathon at gmail.
